2003-2004 Vettes
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,455
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From: Woodlake,The hill is without the king, California
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by mcronec5
I have a 98. No problems except the display on the climate control going out, and the Tranny being replaced at 19,000 miles. Oh wait, I'm a 98 you didn't ask me.
funny very funny i was about to do the same thing by the i have 01 and no problems knock on wood
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,494
Likes: 0
From: McKinney Tx
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude's Donor '05
Just shy of 12k and the only thing was the rear diff leak. Took the dealership 3 times to get it right. It started leaking at 1600 miles and I havent had any issues since. Well there was the CV boot that I just had replaced 
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 39,939
Likes: 61
From: From San Diego to Bentonville, AR.....WTF was I thinking?!? Oh yeah, that free state thingy!
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
I have an '03 MSG vert with MN6, F55, and all the goodies. It's a daily driver for my 140 mile round trip to work so I have 26K on it now. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it.
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,303
Likes: 347
From: yardley, pa 19067
Originally Posted by sailohio
About what does it cost to fix this seal problem. Should I get an extended warrantee for my 02. It's factory warrantee expired last October. It has 16000 miles. 
I just had the rear seal fixed on my 99 2 weeks ago. It cost $238 and was paid for by warrantydirect.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
From: Lake County California
'04 Coupe, MN6, 11000 miles.
Great reliable vehicle, daily driver, no problems. Absulutely hate the run flats. Had to replace the Bose system to Alpine head, XM, after market speakers and separate amp. and subwoofer.
Great reliable vehicle, daily driver, no problems. Absulutely hate the run flats. Had to replace the Bose system to Alpine head, XM, after market speakers and separate amp. and subwoofer.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,847
Likes: 1
From: Iowa
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Cruise-In V Veteran
Originally Posted by Darth Vader
So how are the 2003-2004 C5s holding up. Since these are the last two years of the series did they get all of the little bugs worked out? How are these 2003-2004s holding up??? What improvements did they do in these last years???
How ya doing Darth? Still procrastinating, I see?
Tell you what bro, I had a 96 A4 LT1 that I put 84,000 trouble free miles on, and I've now got an '04 A4 LS1 that I bought new in July that now has 7300 trouble free miles.
My only regret is holding out from getting a C5 as long as I did. To think that I COULD'VE been enjoying this fine sports car all the time that I was procrastinating about it.
Go for it Darth, you'll never look back.
Last edited by MagikDraggin; Mar 26, 2005 at 09:45 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 825
Likes: 0
From: Snohomish WA
Originally Posted by BradSW
I have an '03 MSG vert with MN6, F55, and all the goodies. It's a daily driver for my 140 mile round trip to work so I have 26K on it now. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it.
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,139
Likes: 2
From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by BradSW
I have an '03 MSG vert with MN6, F55, and all the goodies. It's a daily driver for my 140 mile round trip to work so I have 26K on it now. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it.
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Finally, someone willing to post the TRUTH!!
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 26,345
Likes: 232
From: SoCal
Originally Posted by dooscoop32
Sixteen months and 3519 miles and not one problem at all on our 2004 convertible. 
C
RVETTE
C
RVETTE
34,400 miles. Bought December of 03.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: middletown ny
C5 Problems
took my car to chevy dealer. electric steering column not working, easy entry/exit not working. defective seat module.
front brakes pulsing-dealer says bent rim $500.00 ??dunno
r/s 50 ae fender emblem cracked dealer has to call gm and ask if it should be a warrantable repair (emblem 80.00)
dealer washed car and i noticed scratch on r/s fender. dealer says they will fix car when i return to have rim and emblem replaced?wtf
i say fix it now or car wont ever be back-they say ok and buff out scratch.
other wise 2003 50 ae coupe 6857 trouble free miles
love the c5 but this creampuff treatment gets old sometimes.
cant stop worrying about the car when i take it out anywhere.
anybody feel this way also?
front brakes pulsing-dealer says bent rim $500.00 ??dunno
r/s 50 ae fender emblem cracked dealer has to call gm and ask if it should be a warrantable repair (emblem 80.00)
dealer washed car and i noticed scratch on r/s fender. dealer says they will fix car when i return to have rim and emblem replaced?wtf
i say fix it now or car wont ever be back-they say ok and buff out scratch.
other wise 2003 50 ae coupe 6857 trouble free miles
love the c5 but this creampuff treatment gets old sometimes.
cant stop worrying about the car when i take it out anywhere.
anybody feel this way also?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,139
Likes: 2
From: Whidbey Island WA
Originally Posted by adcruzin50th
love the c5 but this creampuff treatment gets old sometimes.
cant stop worrying about the car when i take it out anywhere.
anybody feel this way also?
cant stop worrying about the car when i take it out anywhere.
anybody feel this way also?
Is this your first Performance/Hot Rod type car???? It's how it is with a car like this. Damn... my neighbor the other day said "it's too bad some children don't get treated as well as your car." Yep, it's too bad.
Oh.... avoid the dealer whenever possible and don't take your Vette anywhere you'll worry about it.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,038
Likes: 0
From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07
Had mine since 10/21/04 (21,3xx miles). No problems at all, even with all
the mods! Its not listed but I did the CLB mod, just in case - Love this car!!
the mods! Its not listed but I did the CLB mod, just in case - Love this car!!
Last edited by Vetteran; Mar 28, 2005 at 12:49 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere
Originally Posted by BradSW
I have an '03 MSG vert with MN6, F55, and all the goodies. It's a daily driver for my 140 mile round trip to work so I have 26K on it now. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it.
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Here is the list:
1) At over 60 MPH, my hair gets blown all around with the top down.
2) Sore cheek muscles as I do not normally grin this much.
3) Frustration with constantly changing between Tour and Sport on the F55....just can't make up my mind.
4) Embarrassment with all these people looking at my car. Especially all the attention from the ladies....I'M A MARRIED MAN!
5) Gas mileage decreases drastically and tires wear out just because I decide to have a little fun.
Annd finally....
6) I can't keep those damn ricers from swarming around me like bees.
To date, the dealer has not been able to fix a single one of them. So buyer beware, purchase at your own risk.
Brad
Last edited by A4_Red_Z28; Mar 28, 2005 at 02:37 PM.